Authorities rescued fifty-six young women from a train at New Jalpaiguri station, suspecting human trafficking. The women, from West Bengal, were promised jobs in Bengaluru but were being sent to Bihar. Railway personnel noticed inconsistencies in their travel plans, leading to the arrest of two individuals accompanying the group, who failed to provide valid explanations or employment documents.
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India's Divya Deshmukh made history. She beat former world champion Tan Zhongyi. Divya secured a spot in the FIDE Women’s World Cup final. Koneru Humpy faces a tie-break. She drew with Lei Tingjie. The tournament highlights Asia's strength in women's chess. An Indian will play in the next Women’s Candidates Tournament. Fans hope for an all-Indian final.
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Following the US designation of The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization after the Pahalgam massacre, China condemned the attack and advocated for increased regional counterterrorism cooperation. China's foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian voiced strong opposition to all forms of terrorism and supported US efforts to combat such acts, emphasizing the need for regional stability.
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Following Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation as Vice President, the government refuted claims that he was compelled to immediately vacate his official residence. Opposition parties are questioning the circumstances surrounding his departure, suggesting potential pressure to step down despite the official reason being health concerns. The Election Commission has begun the process to elect a new vice president.
In Lucknow's Kalyanpur, a decade-old grudge culminated in the daylight murder of a 32-year-old man. Police arrested five individuals, including the main accused, Anup alias Sonu Kashyap, who sought revenge for a 2015 incident where the victim allegedly assaulted his mother. The group attacked Manoj Kumar with iron rods and sticks.
Ravi Kishan revealed on The Great Indian Kapil Show his fears of his acting career ending after becoming a Member of Parliament. He recounted his role in 'Laapata Ladies' and its journey to the Oscars, expressing gratitude for unexpected opportunities.